As - Gallienus (LIBERALITAS AVGG III S C; Liberalitas) (256-257) front As - Gallienus (LIBERALITAS AVGG III S C; Liberalitas) (256-257) back
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As - Gallienus LIBERALITAS AVGG III S C; Liberalitas

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
256-257
Value
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#286688
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG III S C

Translation:
Liberatlitas Duorum Augustorum Tertia. Senatus Consultum.
Third liberality of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the As - Gallienus (LIBERALITAS AVGG III S C; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 268 AD. The image of Liberalitas on the coin symbolizes the emperor's efforts to promote economic prosperity and generosity throughout the empire.